Best Home (Canada)

A Modern Slant

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Stonewater Homes bring big ideas home in a spectacula­r fashion.

Atestament to teamwork, innovation, and craftsmans­hip, Stonewater Homes plays a big part in executing ideas with distinctio­n. Displaying a captivatin­g façade that hints at the inner workings of décor, this Mount Royal home hosts its own significan­t slant on form and function, revealing what can happen when both are optimally engaged.

Leaving their traditiona­l family home to experience the next level, this couple was determined to find an equitable balance of warmth in a modern setting. To this end, they reached out to Sean Mccormick of Jackson Mccormick Design Group, who assisted them in a vision that was evolved by creativity and encompassi­ng style.

A home of compelling attraction­s and modern transition­al design, this Mount Royal residence displays a spacious and airy decor that offers both warmth and casual elegance. Stately features draw the eye with a grand staircase directing flows, warm woods cladding surfaces, and massive glazing with unobstruct­ed front-facing views that are mirrored out back, doubling entrancing views and natural light.

“The home is very bright and open, yet still feels intimate,” shares Bruce Johnson of Johnson & Associated Interior Design. “All of the common areas host a contrast of palette and texture.” Natural stone countertop­s and fireplace features mingle with floor-toceiling wood grains that define room transition­s and host ambience on the main level.

Enjoying their relationsh­ip with Stonewater, Bruce admits that they shared a mutual respect. “Kevin and his team understand the value of the interior designer and we couldn’t have done it without Stonewater. If you have a builder who can’t articulate a vision, then you are lost. We know that we can count on them.”

Builders of full-custom homes that are as unique as those who live in them, Stonewater strives to ensure that their clients’ experience rivals their joy found in their new home. Assisted by a long-standing team of talented and profession­al trades who share a devotion to quality and detail, each Stonewater home is crafted to inspire and instill pride in ownership. “It’s all about the team,” shares partner Kevin Graham of Stonewater Homes. “The architect, designer, and homeowner—we all worked together to give our client the home that they wanted.” Reflecting the emerging architectu­ral evolution of Mount Royal, the residence is revelation in design and a welcome addition to the community. “I love the architectu­re—the streetscap­e is truly phenomenal. Not modern like what one might expect, but with a sloped roof and great finish texture, plus the view of the staircase is stunning.”

Designed for entertainm­ent, the staircase separates the dining from the great room while sustaining an open and inviting layout. The top floor contains a bedroom and office space, hosting its

own private enclave. A smooth build that was made easier by a collaborat­ive spirit, Kevin Graham adds, “Flat roofs on a modern home can be limiting and often end up looking like a square box. Sloped roofs direct water flow and add overall appeal, offering interior interest and options for room integratio­n.”

Delighted that their clients were happy and their goals accomplish­ed, Stonewater Homes partner Chris Corriveau admits, “I’m always thrilled when a client feels that they have been listened to, recognized, and appreciate­d for the value they brought to the project.”

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 ??  ?? The front façade features metal clad windows and fascia in a complement­ary shade with fir soffits, cladding, and consistent garage door finishes. Milwaukie limestone accents the exterior that features frameless smoked glass for unobstruct­ed views of West Elbow Park. Low maintenanc­e landscapin­g supplement­s style with boulder elements that also edge backyard features. Photos by Eymeric Widling & Mike Heywood
The front façade features metal clad windows and fascia in a complement­ary shade with fir soffits, cladding, and consistent garage door finishes. Milwaukie limestone accents the exterior that features frameless smoked glass for unobstruct­ed views of West Elbow Park. Low maintenanc­e landscapin­g supplement­s style with boulder elements that also edge backyard features. Photos by Eymeric Widling & Mike Heywood
 ??  ?? Chiseled marble and honed limestone defines full-height, corner fireplace features in the great room. A handsome array of wood-clad windows offers motorized blinds and awning windows on the bottom. Chiseled Milwaukie limestone surrounds the quarter-sawn oak, custom front entry that opens to large-format porcelain tile.
Chiseled marble and honed limestone defines full-height, corner fireplace features in the great room. A handsome array of wood-clad windows offers motorized blinds and awning windows on the bottom. Chiseled Milwaukie limestone surrounds the quarter-sawn oak, custom front entry that opens to large-format porcelain tile.
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 ??  ?? Honed quartzite countertop­s and backsplash features in the open kitchen provide a fluid palette amidst high gloss cabinets in a warm grey finish accented with nickel pulls. The waterfall-edge island features a built-in table in grey elm. Wide-plank, white oak hardwoods anchor the main floor, matching the solid tread, open-riser staircase with flat bar iron spindles and LED tread lights. Featuring light from above, clerestory windows on three sides illuminate an inspired design. A fir plank ceiling borders scored millwork in grey elm on the wall opposite the staircase, adding stylish warmth and ambience to the dining room.
Honed quartzite countertop­s and backsplash features in the open kitchen provide a fluid palette amidst high gloss cabinets in a warm grey finish accented with nickel pulls. The waterfall-edge island features a built-in table in grey elm. Wide-plank, white oak hardwoods anchor the main floor, matching the solid tread, open-riser staircase with flat bar iron spindles and LED tread lights. Featuring light from above, clerestory windows on three sides illuminate an inspired design. A fir plank ceiling borders scored millwork in grey elm on the wall opposite the staircase, adding stylish warmth and ambience to the dining room.
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 ??  ?? A Special Thanks to the Following Suppliers: Classic Fireplace Creative Home Solutions Heritage Hardwoods Sundance Landscapin­g Bruce Johnson Interiors Pacific Stone Sylvan Projects Rocky Mountain Stone Supply Royal Flush Sunview Custom Cabinetry Mountainvi­ew Building Materials Statement Interiors Luxury beckons in the master ensuite where warmed porcelain tile floors edge the bath that hosts a White Opal quartzite skirt and countertop­s with polished chrome faucets. Grey elm cabinets provide consistent millwork and desirable contrasts.
A Special Thanks to the Following Suppliers: Classic Fireplace Creative Home Solutions Heritage Hardwoods Sundance Landscapin­g Bruce Johnson Interiors Pacific Stone Sylvan Projects Rocky Mountain Stone Supply Royal Flush Sunview Custom Cabinetry Mountainvi­ew Building Materials Statement Interiors Luxury beckons in the master ensuite where warmed porcelain tile floors edge the bath that hosts a White Opal quartzite skirt and countertop­s with polished chrome faucets. Grey elm cabinets provide consistent millwork and desirable contrasts.
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